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These stunningly beautiful Thruxton and Rocket TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) models are the first of a new line of limited-edition motorcycles from the British manufacturer. Only 750 numbered models of each will be made worldwide when they are launched on May 1, 2019. The Rocket TFC is based on the new Rocket III with single-sided …
Triumph Motorcycles looks like having another big year in 2019 with a possible 2.5-litre 134kW (180bhp) Rocket III and high-spec, limited-edition Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) models. The Rocket III has already the biggest capacity engine of any production motorcycle with a 2294cc triple, delivering 221Nm of torque and 109kW of power. However, rumours about an …
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 30: Bad weather has forced the postponement of a land speed record bid to 2015. Triumph was determined to make 2014 the year they reclaimed the world motorcycle land speed record they held from 1955 to 1970 for all but 33 days. However, heavy rain caused a postponement earlier this month and now cancellation of the …